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Police arrest arson suspect during Jerusalem light-rail protest

8/29/2026

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Police arrested a suspect for arson during a protest against the northern Jerusalem light-rail expansion.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators gathered on Bar-Ilan Street and tore down iron fences.
Protesters set fire to cardboard collection containers and garbage bins, producing thick smoke.
Police used stun grenades, water cannons and other riot-control tools to disperse the crowd.
Police also arrested a suspect for stone-throwing during the protest.

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Police arrested a suspect for arson during a protest against the northern Jerusalem light-rail expansion.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators gathered on Bar-Ilan Street and tore down iron fences.
Protesters set fire to cardboard collection containers and garbage bins, producing thick smoke.
Police used stun grenades, water cannons and other riot-control tools to disperse the crowd.
Police also arrested a suspect for stone-throwing during the protest.